Novels like Paranormal Investigation Bureau: Heretic
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- 51 The Soul-Chasing Code 追魂法则 Two male leads join forces in a story where mystery and fantasy unfold side by side, with layers of horror and riddles building until the truth is revealed in the most unexpected way. In Lingchuan, a city where mystery and prosperity coexist, a string of bizarre disappearances catches the attention of police captain Song Zheng. A staunch materialist, he meets Ye Che, an antiques shop clerk with an air of mystery. On the surface, Ye Che is an ordinary clerk. In reality, he is a medium hiding his 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 52 The Road Home 归路道途 A young man caught between the realms of yin and yang opens one mysterious, perilous door after another when he embarks on the path of rune arts. Ghost infants wreak havoc on the world, a boundless sea of runes, the cries of dragon-claw locusts and owls shaking the heavens, strange talents at the Fragrant Pavilion harboring hidden suspicions, the Five Peaks of Tan Hua standing tall, astonishing secrets buried in legend, twin stars falling over Lake Poyin, an empty Sleepy Lotus Temple, reed marsh 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 53 The Demon-Expelling Temple 驱妖寺 A fated encounter brings two exceptional young men together, where they meet and come to understand each other. Will it make amends, or…? When midnight dreams return, who will be left heartbroken? Stay tuned. (A BO) 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 54 You’re After My Childhood Friend? You’re Asking for Death, Villain 觊觎我竹马，反派你找死 Lu Xiuyuan's goal in life is to become the number-one ghost hunter and make his father see him in a new light. He's handsome, cheerful, and gifted, but when it comes to romance, he's so dense he's infuriating. Gu Yanchen is strikingly handsome and sharp, yet he's devoted to Lu Xiuyuan. He returns as a “free assistant,” taking care of everything himself and planning to win him over little by little. His ardent, unwavering gaze finally melts Lu Xiuyuan's wooden heart, and the two acknowledge their 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 55 You Have a New Criminal, Please Review 你有一个新的罪犯，请查收 [Two male leads + both each other's first and only + happy ending] [A lighthearted crime-solving story with a “feed-him-like-a-pig” approach. Mostly food, drink, and everyday life, with solving cases on the side.] [Wily, roguish, handsome, tsundere fox team leader] ✘ [Aloof, strikingly handsome, self-disciplined giraffe deputy] More than twenty years ago, a hostage-taking incident occurred at a kindergarten in Songyue City. A cute little boy, far too bold for his own good, stood up to the crim 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 56 The Answer Is Alive 答案活着 The Answer Is Alive 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 57 The Years I Spent Handling Supernatural Cases for the State 我帮国家处理灵异事件的那几年 By a twist of fate, I was drawn into a bizarre murder case. From then on, I found myself caught up in one paranormal case after another across the country. I’ve experienced so many strange and eerie events that some still make my skin crawl and my hair stand on end when I think about them. Lend me your ears, and hear about the bizarre experiences I’ve had over the past few years. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 58 Strange Cases and Curious Tales 诡案奇闻 [Two male leads + supernatural suspense + complete nonsense throughout] Ever since he drew an unusual necklace in a childhood lots-drawing game, the utterly ordinary Liu Ji has been able to see ghosts invisible to everyone else. He often talks to himself, so his parents and neighbors all think he's a freak, and he is eventually abandoned. After Liu Ji drifts through an uneventful life until the age of twenty, an accident draws him into a strange incident. He also meets Chi Can, director of the S 130Reads—Score—Shelves
- 59 Tangchuan Police Station: Original Sin 塘川警局之原罪 At every moment, when people interact and clash, they commit evil and nurture darkness. You can’t stop people from committing crimes. Two years ago, after his girlfriend died by suicide, Su Liang resolved to help more people. Two years later, a case brought him together with Liao Chengshan. Liao Chengshan falls in love at first sight with the boy who has a story to tell, and is lucky enough to become his protector. He tries to understand the boy and find his way into his heart. “I couldn’t save 25Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 60 Consultant Jiang Is So Heartless 江顾问心好狠 [Unpredictable Crime Squad Captain vs. Cunning, Mysterious Heir] [Two Male Leads + Suspense + Mystery + Supernatural + Secret Identities + No Female Lead + Pure Romance + Alternate Universe] While Jiang Su was studying abroad, great upheavals took place in Guining City. It all began with a bizarre death tied to a family’s honor, a case that also implicated the death of a veteran police captain. Jiang Su was ordered to return to Guining City, while Chen Huai, the late captain’s son, was determine 264Reads—Score—Shelves
- 61 Operation: Hunt the Killer 猎凶行动 A family massacre resurfaces in the capital, Jing City 30Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 62 Gates of Hell: 50 Homicide Cases 地狱之门：凶案50宗 [Two Male Leads + Crime-Solving + Suspense + Mystery] A female corpse with her face smashed in, a body floating in a canal, frozen chunks of a dismembered corpse in a freezer, a family of five brutally murdered... Cold cases, baffling cases, bizarre cases, strange cases, murder cases, cases within cases... A criminal investigation captain and a criminal profiler join forces to solve one bizarre case after another. Fifty cases, each revealing secrets hidden from the world. It turns out the human 509Reads6.4Score100Shelves
- 63 Within the Perimeter 警戒线内 Following his father’s and elder brother’s dying wishes, Han Zhang joins the criminal investigation squad and becomes a police officer. But during a murder investigation, he sees his brother, who should have died long ago! Is his brother still alive? And how did their father die all those years ago? Case by case, the truth leads him to finally unravel the mystery of the past... 35Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 64 The Court Judge Only Wants to Solve Cases 大理寺卿只想办案 A strange weaving workshop, a heap of mangled flesh, a blood-red lotus that strikes fear into the heart... The emperor summons Yang Yi, heir to the Loyal and Valiant Marquis, to the capital overnight and appoints him Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Word around town has it that the newly appointed minister is graceful and refined, handsome and charming, a rare and noble gentleman! Just one distant glimpse of him can cleanse the body and spirit and lead one straight to ascension. Thos 562Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 65 Everyone Covets My Criminal Psychology Expert 我的犯罪心理专家总被人觊觎 Behind every murder lies a reflection of the killer's psychological state. A criminal psychology consultant was parachuted into the Special Investigations Department, and everyone thought he was nothing but a useless pretty boy. But when he actually arrived “Teacher Lu is so capable, and so handsome.” “Teacher Lu is such a wonderful person. He's so gentle, I really want to pursue him.” … Before they could act on those thoughts, a certain furious boss beat them all to a pulp. He hadn't even won h 243Reads—Score—Shelves
- 66 Sunken Jade 沉钰 [Two Male Leads + Crime Investigation + Younger Male Lead] Cool, elite team captain Fang Yu X sharp-tongued puppy-like intern Qin Chen A carefully planned explosion, a conspiracy pursued for years, a chess game controlled by another. What will it take to make it through to dawn? 71Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 67 Strange Cases in Kyoto 诡案京都 Also known as “Everyone Is a Die-Hard Fan of Young Master Yan” and “I Wake Up to Young Master Yan's Beauty Every Day” In the capital, there is a young master Yan, just nineteen and more beautiful than a flower. He is dashing, talented, and dazzling, until one day a monster carries him off... Really, it's just a story about a beauty and a vicious dog solving mysteries. Mwah! A historical mystery with a serious tone, no angst, and lots of sweet romance. 23Reads—Score—Shelves
- 68 Partners in Crime [Crime Investigation] 同谋合污【刑侦】 “I’m willing to sink to your level and become your accomplice.” [The earnest, upright type × the beautiful man who’s not what he seems] Pei Yan has always been wild and unrestrained, and the moment he sees Jiang Lin, he decides he’s going to make him his. The refined and gentle Consultant Pei in front of outsiders turns into a completely different person around Captain Jiang?!! He thought it would just be a bit of fun, but never expected to get in over his head. Pei Yan has been back in the cou 72Reads—Score—Shelves
- 69 Yearning for Tomorrow 憧明 Yi Qing is the son of a murder victim from a case ten years ago. A decade later, after graduating from the police academy, he joins the Lin City Criminal Investigation Unit. Lu Yuanfeng, an intern who took part in the investigation ten years ago, is now the unit's captain. He has spent the past decade pursuing the case, facing countless obstacles along the way while uncovering some of the truth. As the two delve deeper into the investigation, more and more evidence and suspects come to light, re 113Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 70 Criminal Investigation: Consultant Shao Let the Wolf Into His House 刑侦：邵顾问他引狼入室了 Lin Yu was handsome and well put together. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then, out of nowhere, he broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department most people might not even remember existed. H.A.D. The Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his misfortune, Lin Yu alone stayed upbeat and got on with his work. “Captain Lin, your girlfriend was so beautiful. Why did y 388Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 71 Hey! There's No Case We Two Can't Crack! 嘿！还有我俩破不了的案！ A calm, reserved forensic doctor VS an efficient, decisive, outgoing detective Two male leads + sweet romance + deduction + suspense + love + action + crime investigation + case-solving Come along into a world filled with suspense, romance, and insight. Amid the gripping, thrilling plot, experience the brilliance and warmth of human nature. Every case is twisty, bizarre, and full of surprises, keeping you hooked. Come uncover the secrets hidden deep within the city! 22Reads—Score—Shelves
- 72 Cutting Through the Fog [Cutting Through the Fog] 斩雾【斩雾】 A new novel is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 121Reads—Score104Shelves
- 73 Paranormal Files 灵异档案 In a strange era, strange events unfold across the country: ghosts, mountain spirits and water monsters, yin beings, zombies, and all manner of evil spirits and monsters. A series of major supernatural incidents will be brought before you. 532Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 74 Evil Resonance: Captain Lu, Put on Your Gloves 罪恶共振：陆队，请戴好手套 Lu Ye thought Shen Qingzhou was just a pretty face who did nothing but drink coffee. Turns out... In the interrogation room, Lu Ye flew into a rage and lost control, but Shen Qingzhou calmly took charge, using data to expose every last detail about the suspect. Lu Ye pinned Shen Qingzhou against the one-way glass. Their breaths mingled, and they were so close they could see each other's lashes quiver. Lu Ye gritted his teeth. “Feeling pretty pleased with yourself, aren't you, Shen Qingzhou?” She 294Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 75 Under the Skin: Captive Love 猎罪图鉴之囚爱 Painting the Bone: Love Imprisoned 75Reads—Score—Shelves
- 76 The Hidden Corner 隐匿的角落 “...As the groom and bride placed rings on each other's fingers, the wedding hall's power switch clicked, plunging the entire venue into darkness. A moment later, the lights came back on, and someone's head fell to the floor...” The ghost story was only halfway through when the wedding hall lights suddenly flickered out for a moment, just as they had in the story. At the newlyweds' table, one of them was dead. Yang Ling, a storyteller, recounted a ghost story he'd written at his friend's wedding 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 77 507: Top Secret Files 507绝密档案 I had only just graduated from police academy when I witnessed a bizarre car crash with my own eyes and came into contact with the legendary Bureau 507. From then on, my career as a police officer changed forever... 958Reads6.8Score136Shelves
- 78 A Case Emerges as the Fog Rolls In 案起雾涌 [Powerhouse crime-investigation duo + solving criminal cases + undercover twists] [Refined scoundrel, a noble merman king who dances on the edge of death every day (Shen Si) x a brash, swaggering detective who puts on airs anywhere and everywhere (Xie Cheng)] The sea is shrouded in clouds and mist, while evil currents flow beneath the surface. Merman King Shen Si follows a fugitive merman to land, assumes the identity of an undercover police officer who died in the line of duty, and accidentally 51Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 79 Criminal Investigation: Has Captain Lin Encountered a Murder Case Today? 刑侦：林队今天遇到凶案了吗？ Two male leads, two male leads, two male leads. Important things are said three times. Lin Yuan, captain of the criminal investigation unit, meets Gu Hong, sent from headquarters, during a case involving a body hidden in a basement. Together, they work their way through one case after another. Lin Yuan: “Good grief! What are you two doing, being all lovey-dovey? Are you Hannibal?” Gu Hong: “Are you the Grim Reaper? Why do people keep dying one after another?” Lin Yuan: “…” 13Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 80 The Ten Commandments: A Criminal Investigation Archive 十戒：刑侦档案 [Two Male Leads + Mystery and Deduction + Case-of-the-Week + Strong Teamwork + Rivals + Healing] Country T is a place full of exotic charm. Jiang Qingye had been roaming the world with his “master” since he was nine, and by the age of twenty, he had become a famous local detective. To crack cases and uncover the truth, he put himself in the middle of the action. He never expected he had been caught up in the case all along. The top cop at the Criminal Investigation Bureau vs. the star detecti 69Reads—Score—Shelves
- 81 I Was Mistaken for a Suspect from the Start, Then Stole the Show 开局被当嫌疑犯后我carry全场 When Song Lizi was very young, he fell gravely ill. That illness gave him the ability to communicate with ghosts and monsters. Years later, he met Shen Wen, a stoic, useless man, and joined Team Zero. Together, they solved a series of bizarre cases, including a cling-film murder, a body dumped from a high-rise, foul-smelling tap water, and human-flesh buns. Gradually, the two became more and more entangled. Excerpt One “When I was very young, I fell seriously ill. I was almost dead.” “My grandmo 202Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 82 Chasing the Light Through the Dark Tide 暗潮逐光 Lu Lin, a rebellious young heir and captain of the criminal investigation team, is paired with Shen Qingxian, a cool and composed police officer whose radiance is like the moon. From their tense first encounter to the growing rapport they find while working side by side, the two pursue the truth through a string of cases. They must face not only baffling crimes, but also the buried pasts and pain between them. When moonlight shines down upon the undercurrents, who will brave the waves with you? 545Reads—Score103Shelves
- 83 Heart Island in the Dark of Night 暗夜心屿 When the North Star of criminal psychology shines upon the blazing sun of frontline investigations. Gu Qingyan is a criminal psychology expert specially hired by the police. Rational and aloof, he excels at reading people. His world is built on logic and data, precise as a machine. Lu Lin is the captain of the criminal investigation squad. Swift, decisive, and sharp, he is a blazing fire who stands as a shield to protect the peace of his community. When they first meet, Lu sees Gu’s calm analysi 1.7kReads8.7Score275Shelves
- 84 Breakup on Hold, Solving the Case Comes First 分手暂停，破案要紧 [Complete] [Two male leads + both devoted to each other + suspense + sweet everyday romance + down-to-earth, brainy characters (though they might just be lovestruck)] Also known as We Broke Up, and Half of One of Us Lost Their Memory, and Even After Losing My Memory, I Fell in Love with the Same Person at First Sight. Cheng Yun is a medical student who switched paths halfway through. He's highly intelligent, handsome, and comes from a good family. Lin Yan studied law but makes a living solving c 1.1kReads8.3Score225Shelves
- 85 Daybreak 2000: Meishan Criminal Investigation Files 破晓2000：梅山刑侦档案 [Reborn + Criminal Investigations + Period Setting + Satisfying Read + Case-of-the-Week Mysteries + Criminal Psychology + Workplace Partners] In 2000, a new “nepo hire” joined the Meishan County Criminal Investigation Brigade. Gu Sen looks like a clueless rookie, but he has memories of solving cases from the next five years. Lin Ziye is a master’s graduate of the provincial medical university and the county’s only forensic pathologist. He has severe germophobia and keeps everyone at arm’s lengt 71Reads8.1Score111Shelves
- 86 One Half 一半 A romance born from a case. No one expected there to be this kind of connection between them. 81Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 87 Veiling the Clouds and Shrouding the Sun 遮云蔽日 Dual male leads + criminal investigations + equally strong leads + episodic stories + mystery and crime-solving Zuo Shiyi, newly discharged from the military, meets Ke Jingcheng, the forensic team's sharpest-tongued member. The stories keep unfolding as the forensic chief runs his mouth and repeatedly gets himself into trouble. A dismemberment and a body dumped in a pond, a girl with her throat slit, a missing set of genitals, a woman showing up at the station in the middle of the night to repor 63Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 88 A Forensic Genius? No, I Just Have Empathy 刑侦天才？不，我只是会共感 [Both devoted to each other] [One-on-one] [Rugged-looking but perceptive criminal police captain VS exceptionally beautiful, manga-like ability consultant] After her father dies in an accident, Xu Qingyi awakens a supernatural ability. Determined to become a detective and solve cases, she sets out to uncover the truth behind her father's “accidental death.” After being “loaned” to another unit, he finds himself farther and farther from his dream, but closer and closer to love. Farther from the k 560Reads8.4Score106Shelves
- 89 I’m Just a Pile of Bones 我只是具白骨啊 [Two male leads + devoted to each other + mystery and crime-solving + happy ending] Baigu was a solitary spirit haunting remote Liao Mountain. By chance, someone dug up his grave. To avoid being pursued, Baigu carried his own bones and hid in the home of Qin Chu, a criminal investigator. Was it a twist of fate, or was it destiny... Then one bizarre case after another came their way. How would they handle them... And what unexpected things would happen... 404Reads7.5Score107Shelves
- 90 Reduced to Ashes 殆烬 Dual male leads + powerful pairing + criminal investigation and anti-drug operations + HE Devoted, protective pursuer + wounded, wily recipient The Deep Dive operation failed years ago, and the entire team was killed. All the evidence pointed to the same person: the undercover agent “Ling” had betrayed them. Jiang Shi spent three years hunting the “traitor,” only to discover that the person he had been chasing was the one who had willingly died for him back then. “I understand that you hate me.. 1.3kReads—Score218Shelves
- 91 The Mastermind: CH Major Crimes 幕后真凶之CH重案 The “CH” case from more than twenty years ago left behind countless unanswered questions. Undercover police officer Chu Jianghe vanished, and every last batch of CH compounds disappeared. Fortunately, Ding Qiao, son of Professor Ding Kezhi, who developed “CH” back then, was arrested after fleeing overseas for twenty years. The vital “CH3” compound was also escorted back to China with him. Now, beneath the seemingly calm surface of Haizhou, dark currents are stirring. The death of a superstar inf 289Reads8.0Score129Shelves
- 92 Strange Case Files of the Yin-Yang Bureau 阴阳司诡案实录 [No female lead + two male leads] [Mystery-solving + suspense and the supernatural] [Urban setting + catching criminals and hunting ghosts] [Fast-paced plot] There is a Bureau of Yin and Yang in this world. It solves cases among the living and seeks justice for the dead. Not only can it handle cases beyond the reach of ordinary people, it can also uncover the secrets and connections between the worlds of yin and yang. Whether it's a murder among the living or a grievance among the dead, the Bur 125Reads—Score—Shelves
- 93 The Spirit Realm Tycoon's Daily Pursuit of His Husband: The Aloof Captain Is Too Hard to Woo 灵界大佬追夫日常高冷队长太难撩 When spirit pets run wild and the rules are broken, what kind of story will the two of them share? Su Yichen is a cool-headed team leader who has solved countless cases. Then, during an incident involving a spirit pet running amok, he meets a mysterious man. Mo Yuan, the enigmatic owner of a spirit-pet shop, can control countless spirit pets with a mere touch of his fingertips. He approached Su Yichen to investigate the unusual aura surrounding him, but as they spent time together, he was draw 24Reads—Score—Shelves
- 94 Forensic Examiner: Major Case Dispatch 法医： 重案速递 My name is Chen Dong. Because of my father, I inherited his legacy and became a forensic doctor. When he was alive, he often said, “With Buddha's Wrath Hand, punish the guilty; discern truth from lies, and know right from wrong.” I took his words to heart and used them as a reminder. In my career as a forensic doctor, I have encountered countless shocking murders. To uncover the truth about my father's death, I have no choice but to solve bizarre cases one after another and hunt down killers acr 122Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 95 Searching for Cases [Crime Investigation] 寻案[刑侦] He has always struggled onward beneath the weight of darkness! This time, too, he heads into the darkness, searching for evil along the way. But because that's where she is headed, he carries warmth with him and turns toward the sun! Qin Xiao says, “Even if I can't share his burden, I'll stay by his side all the way, watching him break through the darkness and bring light back to the world!” Qi Zhan jokes, “With our captain by my side, I'll always be warm!” The figure against the light wears a c 51Reads—Score—Shelves
- 96 Transmigration: You Think You're Better at Showing Off Your Love Than He Is? 穿越：吃狗粮，你有他专业？ Transmigrated into a book + reborn + devoted couple + drama king + fictional setting + happy ending Wen Baixu never imagined his death would be so pathetic. Most people get murdered, die in an accident, or, at worst, starve to death. But he managed to die because of his own stupidity. When he woke up again, he was in a village wiped out from the start, with a blade at his throat. Luckily, the next second, some kind of... dog-food System appeared and stopped time. That was the only reason he mana 2Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 97 It's Either Black or White 非黑即是白 [Two Male Leads | Crime Investigation | Suspense | Secret Crush | Mutual Love] [A straight-laced, poker-faced workaholic crime squad captain vs. a refined, gentle online novelist with a steadfast heart] Lian Jiang, a moderately successful writer, is innocently caught up in a murder case. At last, he meets Xiao Suo, the crime squad captain he has always admired from afar, but their first meeting takes place in an interrogation room... His name is cleared, but another case soon emerges, and once 157Reads—Score—Shelves
- 98 Corpse Whisper Curse 尸语咒 During the Qingming Festival, rain falls in torrents, And travelers on the road are heartbroken. On an ordinary Qingming Festival, I went to pay respects at a grave and dug up an ancestor instead~ Chi Xiao: Grandpa, spare me! Chu Yin: ... A mysterious, aloof, thousand-year-old curse corpse king vs. a timid, meticulous high school boy with the miserable lot of a servant 96Reads—Score—Shelves
- 99 Haunted by a Hundred Ghosts, Hunted by Paper Dolls: I Open a Shop Selling Divine Talismans 百鬼缠身，纸人索命，我开店卖神符 They say there’s an office on the street, run by a young man. Want to know what fortune has in store for you? Want to know if someone secretly gazes at you in the dead of night? Want to satisfy your desires? He’s right there. Come on in. Who will the next customer be? 100Reads—Score—Shelves
- 100 Dr. Shen, Captain Ling Is Camping Outside the Autopsy Room Again 沈法医，你家凌队又在解剖室外蹲 When a cold, aloof anti-narcotics captain meets a meticulous forensic doctor, they solve cases and fall in love at the same time (though it does occasionally cost them a little blood). Other couples stroll beneath flowers and moonlight or go shopping. Ling Che and Shen Yan go on dates by discussing autopsies in the dissection room and making plans at crime scenes. After all, one is the “Borderland Yama” who can snatch a gun with his bare hands in a drug den, and the other is a “translator of th 30Reads—Score—Shelves
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